Roger Hare Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 (edited) One of my partners in crime at t'Morris is looking for a used G/D Anglo to complement his current instrument (a 30-button C/G Crabb from the 1960s). Ideally, he is looking for a 30-button, but a 26- button is acceptable. Ideally he is looking for a vintage instrument, but a qood-quality hybrid would be acceptable. I don't think a new instrument is on the cards (because of the waiting lists...) I think he would prefer to restrict any transaction to U.K./Europe. If anyone has one to offer, please let me have your contact information and I will pass it on. ________________________________________ He has been told by at least one dealer that 'we don't do G/D instruments any more' (or words to that effect), which I personally find a little worrying... Edited February 2 by Roger Hare 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_holden Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 1 hour ago, Roger Hare said: He has been told by at least one dealer that 'we don't do G/D instruments any more' (or words to that effect), which I personally find a little worrying... Do you mean a maker who has stopped producing new G/Ds or a dealer who doesn't trade in second hand G/Ds? Either way doesn't make much sense to me. Maybe they are buying their reeds in from a third party that has a minimum order quantity or something. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Hare Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 (edited) 3 hours ago, alex_holden said: Do you mean a maker who has stopped producing new G/Ds or a dealer who doesn't trade in second hand G/Ds? Either way doesn't make much sense to me. Maybe they are buying their reeds in from a third party that has a minimum order quantity or something. Well now, I wasn't altogether sure myself. I do know that he has looked at some new 'hybrids', and found that they were only available in C/G. I know that he has also spoken with a dealer who was a bit downbeat about the likelihood of finding a vintage G/D any time soon. It may be he has been on the receiving end of both disappointing responses. I am in full agreement with your comment "Either way doesn't make much sense to me" if only because in the context of our conversation, we were talking about both vintage and new instruments... I have done two things: 1) trailed here for prospective vendors (I have received two responses in double-quick time and have passed on contact details) 2) alerted him to the existence of makers of 'hybrid' instruments who will undertake the supply of a G/D instrument I'm getting good at this - this is the 3rd time I have acted as an 'honest broker' (he said, modestly) in setting up private sales like this. Maybe I should start charging a commission fee...🙂 Edited February 2 by Roger Hare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Hare Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 Thanks to those who have responded via PM. I have passed on your contact details to the prospective purchaser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyNT Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I've just PM-ed you as well. I know Andrew Norman, Marcus and Edward Jay will all make new G/D hybrid instruments. However if he had asked any of the Irish makers then they are focused on C/G only. Also Barleycorn currently have a number of G/D vintage instruments in stock. Not sure who your friend has been speaking to!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregor Markič Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 (edited) I'm selling one on this link. Edited February 2 by Gregor Markič Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodle Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 I noticed an Ab/Eb Jeffries 26 button Jeffries Bros on Barleycorn (Chris Algar) website Possibly could be taken back to G/D and would be fairly light and lively, being a 26 button, as well as being definitely loud enough for morris. Just a thought...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Hare Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 Thanks so much for all the responses! I've forwarded contact details, etc. for all respondents to Frank. I think though, that some of the instruments on offer may be over his price ceilng... Both Frank and myself are blown away by the number of responses - the power of concertina.net, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rache Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Hi Roger I also have one for sale for £2000 ono. (can send more photos) What sort of price is he looking to pay, I'm open to negociation ! I live in France but come over to UK regularly so could bring it. All the best Rachel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Hare Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 3 hours ago, Rache said: Hi Roger I also have one for sale for £2000 ono. (can send more photos) What sort of price is he looking to pay, I'm open to negociation ! I live in France but come over to UK regularly so could bring it. Thank you for the continuing interest. However, unfortunately my pal has suddenly been hit with a large (~£10k) bill for repairs to the property he lives in, so he's had to shelve any idea of purchasing a G/D for the time being... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rache Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 OK no pb ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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